# K990671: Drainage Wick; Surgical Spears and Sponges, Corneal Light Shield, Instrument Wipe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Hurricane Medical
- Decided: May 10, 1999 after 69 days
- Product code: HOZ (Sponge, Ophthalmic)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4790
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K130117: Network Eye Spears, Points, Drains, Wicks and Shields (2013), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
These devices are used to remove excess fluid and debris from the surgical area or instrument. Also, placed on the cornea to moisten the cornea and protect the retina from the intense operating light during ophthalmic surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K990671
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology